Hustler Turf 3700, 3500 User Manual

Hustler 3500/3700 Catcher

Owner’s Manual

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••••• P.O. Box 7000

••• Hesston, Kansas

• 67062-2097

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Assembly Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Parts Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual applies to the following equipment:

Catcher, 929455 60” Blower, 929430 72” Blower, 929448

To the new owner

The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operating the catcher for the 3500/3700 tractors and decks. Please read it carefully; information and instructions furnished can help you achieve years of dependable performance.

Using this manual

General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance is outlined for both the experienced and novice Hustler user. Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be addressed individually. Through experience, however, operators should find no difficulty in developing good operating skills suitable to most conditions.

Directions used in this manual, for example RIGHT or LEFT, refer to directions when seated on tractor facing forward, unless otherwise stated.

Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to your machine which is not reflected

in this owner’s manual, or the parts manual, see your Hustler dealer for current information and parts.

Warranty registration

The Delivery and Warranty Registration form must be completed and signed to validate your warranty protection. As the new equipment owner, you are expected to see that the card is completed and forwarded to Hustler Turf Equipment at time of delivery.

Be sure to register the tractor plus each attachment that displays a model and serial identification number plate with Hustler Turf Equipment.

IMPORTANT: Any unauthorized modification, altera-

tion, or use of non-approved attachments voids the warranty and releases Hustler Turf Equipment from any liability arising from subsequent use of this equipment.

Parts and service

Use original Hustler replacement parts only. These parts are available through your local Hustler dealer. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always provide the following information when ordering parts:

1. Correct part description and number, as given in the

parts manual supplied with your owner’s packet.

2. Correct model number.

All warranty repair and service must be handled through an authorized Hustler dealer. Arrangements should be made through your local service center.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a

message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment.

DANGER – Denotes immediate hazards which WILL

result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – denotes a potential hazard or unsafe practice

which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

All operators should read this manual and be instructed about safe operating and maintenance procedures. This is the owner’s responsibility.

Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. It is the owner’s responsibility that all operators read this manual thoroughly and be properly trained in operation and maintenance before attempting to set-up, adjust, or service this machine. This owner’s manual contains many safety precautions that must be followed to avoid injury.

V Park the machine on level ground. Place park brake

lever in the brake engaged position, place the PTO lever in the “OFF” position, lower the attachment, shut off engine and remove ignition key before leaving operator’s seat for any reason including unclogging the chute.

V Always be aware of any obstructions, especially small

children, when backing or when unloading the catcher.

V Always keep safety shields and covers in place while

operating machine.

V Stop the engine before removing any part of the grass

catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear teh discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.

Never use your hands!

V Grass collection system components are subject to

wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, as necessary.

V Never work on blower assembly or mower deck when

the tractor engine is running.

V Never operate machine with catcher in the dump

position.

V Never attempt high speed maneuvering in crowded or

congested areas.

V Always operate with complete catcher system or side

discharge chute in place.

Whirling blades! Keep hands and feet away. Beware of thrown objects.

Stop tractor engine, remove ignition key. Engage park brake. Use a probe to clean debris from spout. Never engage mower deck unless hose is clamped in place on blower outlet.

Never operate the mower deck with the deflector removed or in a raised position, except when the grass catching att achment is being used.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

These instructions apply to the assembly of the Hustler Catcher to a Hustler 3500/3700 tractor equipped with a 60” or 72” side discharge deck.

It is intended that these units be installed by trained Hustler service personnel. If additional assistance is required, contact the Hustler Customer Service Department.

Directions given in these instructions, for example left and right, refer to direction while seated on the tractor.

Before proceeding, read thru the following instructions to familiarize yourself, while at the same time identify and inventory kit parts supplied.

Unpack and inspect all parts. Notify carrier of any shipping damages immediately.

Packing list - 929455 Catcher

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

PECA1089 BOX ASSEMBLY 1 PECB0212 FRAME SUPPORT BRACE 1 PECA0578 REAR SUPPORT FRAME 1 PECA1001 PIVOT HANDLE 2 PECK1231 1/2”-13x 1” HHCS 2 PECK0364 3/4”-10 x 1-1/2” HHCS 2 PECK1433 3/4”-10 NYLOC NUT 2 PECK1432 3/8”-16 U-BOLT 2 PECK1215 3/8”-16 FLANGE NUT 4 PECK0331 1/2”-13 U-BOLT 2 PECK1247 1/2”-13 NYLOC NUT 4 PECK0055 1/2” FLAT WASHER 4

Packing list - 929430 60” Blower

INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 704916 CS .250-20X1.250 HX G5 3 2 768515 FW .281X.625X.051/.080H 6 3 111901 BOX PLATE SUPPORT 1 4 111915 CHUTE SUPPORT 1 5 111902 THICK GUIDE SPACER 1 6 111903 THIN GUIDE SPACER 1 7 111904 CHUTE GUIDE 1 8 024927 NT .250-20 HX GR.5 ZNYC 3

9 111638 CATCHER WEIGHT FULL 2 10 111639 CATCHER WEIGHT HALF 1 11 111448 PULLEY COVER 1 12 078949 CS .500-13X2.000 G5 ZNY 1 13 752386 CW .515X 2.25X .204 BLK 1 14 787986 BELT, B 46" EL 1 15 524785 PULLEY, DOUBLE 6.0 1.0 1

602244 PULLEY, DBL 5.02/6.87EOD (NOT

INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

25 710194 CB .375-16X 1.50 STD G5 1 26 107045 60" XR7 BLOWER SPACER 1 27 058766 NT .312-18 HXZY NL 2 28 111445 BLOWER GUARD 60" 1 29 102913 BLOWER PIVOT MOUNT 1 30 111920 PECO ELBOW 1 31 111849 TUBE SUPPORT 2 32 111852 LOWER TUBE W/A/ 1 33 601229 TRANSITION TUBE, LOWER 1 34 601640 BUNGEE STRAP 1 35 056077 CS .250-20 X 1.00 HX G5 ZN 1 36 068551 NT .250-20 HX NL ZN 1 37 768523 FW .343X.687X.051/080 HD ZN/YL 8 38 064014 CS .312-18 X .875 HS G5 ZN 2 39 064006 CS .312-18 X .625 HX G5 ZN 4 40 058776 NT .312-18 HX NL ZN 2 41 760306 FLEXIBLE TRANSFER TUBE 1 42 022608 HOSE CLAMP 2 43 544501 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1

Packing list - 929448 72” Blower

INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

9 111638 CATCHER WEIGHT FULL 2 10 111639 CATCHER WEIGHT HALF 1 11 111452 PULLEY COVER 1 12 078949 CS .500-13X2.000 G5 ZNY 1 13 752386 CW .515X 2.25X .204 BLK 1 14 787986 BELT, B 46" EL 1 15 524785 PULLEY, DOUBLE 6.0 1.0 1

602244 PULLEY, DBL 5.02/6.87EOD (NOT

SHOWN) 16 023036 HP .148 X2.690 ZN 1 17 019471 CE .380X1.75 .150X1.60 1 18 103036 CHUTE MOUNT 1 19 086660 NT .375-16 HXZY NL 4 20 767954 FW .406X .812 X.060 SAE 4 21 109716 HOOK, BLOWER TUBE 1 22 036236 CS .312-18X1.000 HX G5 2 23 768523 FW .343X.687X.051/.080H 4 24 025395 CB .375-16X 1.00 STD CD 3 25 710194 CB .375-16X 1.50 STD G5 1 26 058766 NT .312-18 HXZY NL 2 27 111449 BLOWER GUARD 72" 1 28 102913 BLOWER PIVOT MOUNT 1 30 111920 PECO ELBOW 1 31 111849 TUBE SUPPORT 2 32 111852 LOWER TUBE W/A/ 1 33 601229 TRANSITION TUBE, LOWER 1 34 601640 BUNGEE STRAP 1

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INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

Cup washer

Bolt

Blower pivot

mount

Chute

mount w/a

Double

pulley

Spring

Belt

35 056077 CS .250-20 X 1.00 HX G5 ZN 1 36 068551 NT .250-20 HX NL ZN 1 37 768523 FW .343X.687X.051/080 HD ZN/YL 8 38 064014 CS .312-18 X .875 HS G5 ZN 2 39 064006 CS .312-18 X .625 HX G5 ZN 4 40 058776 NT .312-18 HX NL ZN 2 41 760306 FLEXIBLE TRANSFER TUBE 1 42 022608 HOSE CLAMP 2 43 544501 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 1

Mower deck preparation

1. Park the tractor on a flat surface and place the park brake

lever in the brake engaged position, place the PTO lever in the “OFF” position and lower the attachment. Shut off the ignition switch and remove the key from the switch. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the right side pulley cover, discharge chute and

discharge chute bracket. NOTE: Retain these parts as they will be re-installed when the catcher is removed.

3. Release the deck belt tension. Remove the existing

spindle bolt and pulley from the right side blade spindle. Replace the pulley with the double pulley and place the existing cup washer between the head of the new bolt and the drive pulley. Torque the bolt into the pulley before threading the bolt into the spindle shaft. Torque top spindle bolt to 118 ft.-lbs. Thread the pulley, cup washer and bolt assembly into the right hand spindle shaft. Torque bol t to 118 ft.-lbs. Figure 3-1 NOTE: There are two double pul leys shipped with this catcher. Two different deck gearboxes have been used on these decks. Decks built prior to serial number 09080000 – The gearbox is painted black and the pulley is held onto the drive shaft with set screws. Use pulley, 602244, on these decks.

Decks built with serial number 09080000 and later –

The gearbox on these decks is painted gray. The pulley is held onto the drive shaft with a cap screw. Use pulley, 524785, on these decks. CE Decks regardless of serial number – The gearbox is painted black and the pulley is held onto the drive shaft with set screws. Use pulley, 602244, on these decks.

4. Attach the blower mount to the top of the deck. Figure 3-

5. Attach the blower assembly to the deck mount. Figure 3-

6. Re-adjust the blower pivot mount, if necessary, to

minimize the gap between the deck opening and blower housing. Tighten all hardware.

7. Install and route the blower belt to the deck. Tension the

belt using the chain and spring. Pull the chain until the spring extension is 6” hook to hook. Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3

8. Re-tension the deck drive belt.

9. Attach the pulley cover.

10. Swing the housing so that it is tight against the deck and

insert the clevis pin and hair pin thru the latch..

Figure 3-1

WARNING: Do not operate deck without discharge

chute or complete catcher system in place.

Tractor Preparation

WARNING: Allow engine and muffler to cool before

assembling the unit to the tractor.

Figure 3-2

1. Position the rear support frame and the weights (centered

side to side) to the rear of the tractor . Make sure the upper holes in the rear support frame are positioned as shown. Attach with the hardware shown. Figure 3-10 NOTE: It is recommended that 3 people assist when attaching the box assembly to the rear support frame.

2. Locate the box assembly onto the rear support frame and

attach to the rear support frame with the hardware shown. Figure 3-10

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Figure 3-3

Chain

Remove these nuts

and flat washers

Bungee

strap

109716

Blower

housing

tube

Lower

tube

Tube assembly

3. Locate the frame support brace onto the tractor’s ROPS

with the short end of the bend facing upwards and to the rear of the tractor. Figure 3-11 Raise the support brace until the pins from the box support frame rest inside the notches in the support brace. Secure in place using the hardware shown. Tighten all nuts and bolts.

4. Test to make sure the dump mechanism is working

properly. Pull the lift handle towards the operator’s seat and lift upward. The container’s door should open and the box should pivot towards the ground. If the dump mechanism needs adjusted, refer to the Adjusting dump mechanism section found elsewhere in this manual for detailed information.

5. Attach the bungee cord, located on the lower tube, to the

blower tube hook. Figure 3-4

6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. NOTE: Refer to

the Accessing the engine compartment section, found elsewhere in this manual, for detailed information.

Figure 3-4

Catcher Box Preparation

1. Install the box plate support, chute support, thick guide

spacer, thin guide spacer and chute guide to the side of the box assembly per Figure 3-7 or Figure 3-8

Final Connection

1. Assemble the blower tube per Figure 3-9.

2. Remove the top two nuts and flat washers that attach the

blower housing tube to the blower housing. Slide the blower tube hook (109716) onto these bolts and secure in place with the nuts and flat washers. Figure 3-4

3. Slide the lower tube onto the blower housing tube. Figure

3-4

4. Adjust the length of the blower tube assembly until the

top tube flange can slide into the box assembly’s inlet mount. Secure in place with the chute guide (111904). Tighten chute guide hardware. Figure 3-6

Figure 3-5

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111904

Top tube

flange

Figure 3-6

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